Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $1,990 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) position located in Louisville, Kentucky. This role involves providing high-quality emergency care to diverse patient populations, including infants, geriatrics, and unhoused individuals. The RN will deliver acute care for various critical conditions and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment requiring adaptability and leadership skills.

Job Details

• Position: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Louisville, Kentucky
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Shift Schedule: Nights, 1900-0700, with a 12-hour shift cycle and a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certified as a Registered Nurse (RN) with BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications; minimum 2 years of emergency room experience in trauma-level environments; must possess and maintain valid licensure for practicing nursing in the state of Kentucky.
• Patient Population: All ages including infants, geriatrics, and unhoused patients; common diagnoses include heart failure, GI bleeds, trauma from motor vehicle accidents and gunshot wounds, sepsis, respiratory issues, and post-transplant complications.
• Patient Ratios: RN: 1:4-5
• Skills Required: IV placement, Foley and NG tube insertion, neurological assessment with NIHSS, triage, code response, initiation and titration of pressors, cardiac drips, sedation, insulin therapy, hyper/hypothermia management, bedside procedural assistance, moderate sedation (versed, fentanyl, ketamine).
• Support Available: 24/7 charge nurse and management, ER physicians and midlevel providers, U/S competent staff RN, RT, hospitalist, intensivist, and in-department CT/X-ray.
• Technology/Equipment: Cerner electronic medical record system, IV pumps, Phillips monitors, U/S equipment, VAD available.
• Orientation: 2 days of unit-specific orientation in the Emergency Department.
• Floating: No floating required.
• Other Notes: Scrub color is royal blue; free parking with garage access.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1282387. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus